Payroll Manager (69103)

Job title: Payroll Manager
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: ZAR/annum
Location: Johannesburg
Job published: 17 August 2026
Job ID: 69103

Job Description

PAYROLL MANAGER

I'm partnering with a leading multinational FMCG organisation in Gauteng to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function and a team within a complex, fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced payroll professional who takes accountability, can operate independently and has the technical depth to understand and solve complex payroll challenges.

A key priority will be leading a significant payroll simplification and restructuring project, ensuring the payroll environment is efficient, compliant and accurately reflected within the relevant systems.

The successful candidate will also have responsibility for Compensation & Benefits, working closely with HR and Finance to ensure remuneration, benefits, statutory requirements and payroll systems are accurately aligned.

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Strong end-to-end payroll management experience

  • Proven people leadership experience

  • Strong knowledge of SAGE 300 

  • In-depth understanding of South African payroll legislation

  • Strong technical understanding of PAYE, UIF, tax, pensions/provident funds and other statutory contributions

  • Experience across Compensation & Benefits

  • Experience managing complex payroll structures

  • A track record of leading payroll transformation, simplification or process improvement

  • Strong payroll governance, controls and audit experience

  • The ability to take ownership, identify problems and implement solutions

  • A self-starting, hands-on approach and the confidence to hit the ground running

FMCG or experience within a large, complex corporate environment would be highly advantageous.

Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert

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